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Do not litter. Arrange with the company to bring back all the rubbish that will be produced. Try to be a part of the team, not just a customer. Try to help with pitching tents and packing them, loading the pack animals and with food preparation. It will certainly enrich your experience and you will get to know more about the region and the locals.

What to bring from home

Leh has excellent shops, offering good quality trekking equipment and clothes, usually made in China. Many of the tourist agencies in the city have equipment for rent. However, some things are hard to obtain, or for other reasons it is better to bring them from home. You may also not want to spend your time shopping!

Trekking boots, socks and rucksack are going to be your closest companions on the trek – you will wear them all for hours each day – and so they should not be obtained in a rush. Buy boots and rucksack some time before the trip and test them on a few long walks at home; they must fit properly.

Setting up camp in the Kargyak Valley on an independent trek (Trek 3)